Andermatt-Sedrun-Disentis & Crans-Montana Announce Opening Dates For 2024/25 Winter Season

Vail Resorts’ two iconic Swiss resorts have announced opening dates, as well asnews and updates ahead of the 2024/25 winter season. Crans-Montana Mountain Resort and Andermatt-Sedrun are scheduled to open to skiers and snowboarders as early as 16 November, conditions permitting.*  And while winter may feel far away, now is the best time for travellers to plan their ski vacations and consider the Epic Pass to take advantage of the pre-season savings available to those who plan ahead.

This winter will mark the first season that Crans-Montana Mountain Resort is on the Epic Pass, joining other renowned European resorts including Andermatt-Sedrun-Disentis and Verbier4Vallées in Switzerland, Les 3 Vallées in France, Skirama Dolomiti Adamello Brenta in Italy, and Ski Arlberg in Austria. Skiers and riders who purchase an Epic Pass will be able to visit any, or all, of these resorts without having to purchase additional lift tickets (total number of days of access vary across some resorts).

In addition to its impressive European resort roster, the Epic Pass offers unlimited, unrestricted access to 37 incredible resorts in North America, including Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia; Vail Mountain and Breckenridge in the Colorado Rocky Mountains; and Park City Mountain in Utah. With additional partner resorts like Hakuba Valley and Rusutsu in Japan, the Epic Pass unlocks access to more than 80 resorts worldwide.

Experience what’s new at Swiss mountain resorts this season

• Andermatt-Sedrun: Located less than 90 minutes from three of Switzerland’s major metropolitan areas (Zurich, Lucerne and Lugano) and approximately two hours from Milan, Andermatt-Sedrun is an exceptional resort destination for good reason. Andermatt-Sedrun, when combined with neighboring mountain Disentis, is the largest ski area in Central Switzerland spanning more than 180km of pistes and connected via the Cuolm da Vi gondola and Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn. Renowned as a luxury resort with five-star accommodations such as The Chedi Andermatt, Andermatt is increasingly becoming known as a destination for lovers of fine cuisine and now boasts three Michelin-starred restaurants.

  This winter, Andermatt will welcome new, leading retail and gastronomy outlets to its village, further establishing the ski area as a coveted destination for the best European mountain experiences and après. To further improve the quality and availability of the slopes this winter, Andermatt-Sedrun Sports AG will be investing in snowmaking in the Andermatt-Sedrun area.

• Crans-Montana Mountain Resort: Crans-Montana Mountain Resort is located just two and a half hours away from Andermatt-Sedrun-Disentis, making it an ideal dual resort experience on the Epic Pass. Spanning over 1400 meters of skiable vertical terrain and 140 kilometers of trails, Crans- Montana Mountain Resort is a world-renowned destination ski resort with a steep history as an outdoor sports haven. Accessible from five airports and by train, the resort is in the Valais canton of Switzerland, approximately two and a half hours from Geneva and less than four hours from Milan and Zurich. With luxury accommodations including Six Senses, which opened last year, the resort’s new offerings and impressive plateau location offer spectacular experiences and uninterrupted mountain views. Plus, the glacier ensures snow-sure skiing well into the spring. New this season, the snowmaking network at Crans-Montana Mountain Resort is being expanded and upgraded with the addition of 43 new snow guns to further enhance ski conditions. The resort will welcome upgrades at the Plaine Morte restaurant, which has incredible views as the highest restaurant in the ski area, perched at nearly 3,000 metres. Restaurant Signal at the base of Arnouva Gondola will reopen with new upgrades after being closed last season. Attracting athletes from around the globe, Crans-Montana Mountain Resort will host the 2025 men’s Alpine Ski World Cup

in February. The resort is also preparing to host the men’s and women’s World Cup in 2026 before welcoming the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships in 2027.

Make the most of the incredible Swiss Alps with Epic Pass

This year, Epic Passes went on sale in March and will be available to purchase until the winter season kicks off. Vail Resorts gives the best value to its most loyal guests who commit ahead of the season, so Passes are at the lowest price when they first go on sale and increase in price as the season approaches. Travellers who are interested in visiting the Swiss ski resorts of Crans-Montana Mountain Resort and Andermatt- Sedrun-Disentis during the 2024/25 ski and ride season should consider the Epic Pass before prices go up 2nd September.

The Epic Pass ($1,004USD) provides unlimited, unrestricted access to Crans-Montana Mountain Resort and Andermatt-Sedrun-Disentis for the 2024/25 winter season. With additional access to partner resorts, skiers and riders can also hit the legendary slopes at:

• Skirama Dolomiti, Italy (seven consecutive days): Skirama Dolomiti is a collection of eight ski resorts which include Madonna di Campiglio, Pinzolo, Folgarida-Marilleva, Pontedilegno-Tonale, Pejo3000, Paganella Ski, Monte Bondone, Alpe Cimbra: Folgaria-Lavarone.

• Les 3 Vallées, France (seven consecutive days): Les 3 Vallées, France is the largest ski area in the world, combining seven famous ski resorts across three valleys in the French Alps - Courchevel, Méribel, Brides-les-Bains, Les Menuires, Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, Val Thoren and Orelle.

• Verbier 4 Vallées, Switzerland (five consecutive days): Verbier 4 Vallées includes six ski resorts spanning four valleys, making it Switzerland’s largest ski area. Resorts include Verbier, Bruson, La Tzoumaz, Nendaz, Veysonnaz and Thyon

• Ski Arlberg, Austria (three consecutive days): Ski Arlberg is the largest connected ski resort in Austria with resorts including St Anton, St Christoph, Lech, Zurs and Stuben.

Resort access with an Epic Pass at Ski Arlberg and Verbier requires overnight stays at on-resort lodging. The Epic Pass also offers unlimited, unrestricted access to 37 resorts in North America including Whistler Blackcomb, Vail Mountain, Breckenridge and Park City Mountain.

Epic Pass Holders must bring their Pass and a valid photo ID to any ticket window at Crans-Montana Mountain Resort or Andermatt-Sedrun-Disentis on their first visit. At Andermatt-Sedrun-Disentis, they will then receive an Andermatt-Sedrun-Disentis access card, good for the entire winter season. The access card requires a deposit of 5 CHF (Swiss francs). Deposit will be refunded when the media card is returned.

*Opening dates are subject to change depending on weather and conditions.